Chess is an ancient game. A slow and cerebral pursuit ... bullet chess is a meth-fuelled brawl in a back alley with planks of wood and nails sticking out. If chess is a long ponderous walk ...

Chess is an intimidating game, but choosing the right set for you ... While you can find chess sets made from all sorts of materials a high-end wooden set provides a good balance of quality ...

Narrator: With every shaving and small incision, master artisans turn these trunks of wood into 32 hand-carved chess pieces. You can pick up a plastic set for $20, but a wooden set certified for ...